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The Talbot

3.0 star property
Friends gather at The Talbot to challenge each other at the pool table while enjoying quality drinks and food in a welcoming atmosphere

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The Talbot combines relaxation with entertainment in its charming setting. Travelers can unwind with drinks at the bar, enjoy tasty meals at the restaurant, and challenge friends to a game of pool. Self parking makes visiting convenient.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is ₩156,506
₩187,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Highchair
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Changing table
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Lounge

Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Blandford Road, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8QN

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Poole Harbour - 36 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 42 min drive - 47.8 km
  • New Forest National Park - 44 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Stonehenge - 45 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 22 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Box Blandford - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nelson's Cheese and Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Cat Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Talbot

Property highlights
The Talbot provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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₩173,446 total
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Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Talbot pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Talbot?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Talbot on Jan 1, 2026 start from ₩156,506, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Talbot?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Talbot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Talbot located?

Situated in Blandford Forum, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Fontmell and Melbury Downs and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from The Art Stable. Melbury Vale Winery and Shillingstone Railway Project are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Talbot Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 223 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities
Excellent accommodation and food . Friendly and attentive staff. The perfect combination of a pub and hotel. Would definitely stay her again on my next trip to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly run established.. made us feel very welcome, as well as being well maintained and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Made a bad review earlier on this hotel, but it was in error. Would definitely go back to this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New owners are great hosts

Lovely hotel and hosts. Eating in and trying the South Africa dishes was a treat. Breakfast was as good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kim and Richard were superb, fantastic recommendation for a lovely walk nearby, food was delicious, room had everything we needed. The atmosphere was wonderful, the regulars all super friendly, highly recommended, would jump at the chance to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a warm welcome and lovely room at The Talbot. This is an excellent hotel accommodation choice if you're cycle touring. The food was excellent and they went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Our bikes were secure too. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolute gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our last minute stay here with our doggies. I cannot fault a thing, the apartment we stayed in was very generously sized and had everything we needed. All of the staff were welcoming and helpful. We stayed for dinner one evening and there was a wonderful atmosphere and our food was delicious, highly recommend the Milk Tart as a sweet treat to finish off the meal. This is a wonderful gem in a gorgeous setting, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and well-equipped. There was no shower gel or shampoo, but luckily, I always take my own when working away, just in case. The only real negative was the noise from the pub downstairs until 11 pm, which meant any chance of an early night went out the window. If you don't want an early night after a long day's work before another early start, this place would be lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay, perfect for what I needed, Very friendly atmosphere, great selection on the menu.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all round, food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a beautiful village. Staff were helpful, great spacious apartment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely people, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent service.Good food and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very enjoyable stay. Food and drink were tip top. It's my second visit to The Talbot, hope to come again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is beautiful and well kept, beautiful location. No much eating options, you need a car to drive around

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pre- Christmas meeting with family

We received a warm welcome from the licensee, who showed us to our room. The room was very spacious and the accommodation met our expectations. Would certainly stay there again if in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B & B

Our fourth visit to this lovely pub & we enjoyed a 2 night stay this time. Currently undergoing refurbishment but this did not negatively impact on our stay. Clean & comfortable rooms in a lovely village. We enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere of the bar, the owners & staff were friendly & helpful & the food was delicious. Lovely !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with brand new management. Its already very nice, but they have great plans, so i look forward to another visit to see how it's coming on. Good sized room, excellent breakfast and a very good lunch. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV remote did not work on volume and no apparent way of changing volume on TV Cold water not working on sink nor toilet cistern. Bath OK
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and good value.

A really pleasant village pub with nice clientele. Room was large, comfortable with a really decent bed and sizeable bathroom with an excellent shower. Slightly fading around the edges but the landlord tells me he's embarking on a refurb exercise imminently. Food good it you choose a meal that's been prepared in house (the beef stew was excellent) and OK if it has been bought in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Liked: Staff & service
Website misleading. Kitchen shut for 23 hrs in the day. Staff and landlords otherwise very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No restaurant as chef on holiday!!!broken kettle.no WiFi code in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Amenities
On entering the property it was noisy not what I was expecting very laid back approach room was right above the noisy pubs bar so no way of having an early sleep due to said noise (after a 6hr drive ) food was mediocre at best and a set menu on the wall the exterior lighting for the pub shines straight into the room and lights it up like a football match so again no chance of an early sleep breakfast was set at a small half hearted English breakfast not other options available would I stay again definitely a NO there for over £100 I’ve stayed In considerably better and in better areas this was more of a £50 room and very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024